As another Lenten journey of conversion begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2018, and ends with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, March 29, 2018, Holy Mother Church calls all Catholics to a deeper spirit of penance, fasting, almsgiving and prayer, “which express conversion in relation to oneself, to God, and to others” (Catechism of the Catholic Church # 1434 & 1969).

In order to foster a greater spirit of penance, of reparation for sin, to encourage self-denial, and so guide us more closely in the footsteps of Christ, Holy Mother Church reminds us of the following obligations of fast and abstinence during Lent and also admonishes us all to deeper prayer and worship.

Abstinence: all persons who have already celebrated their 14th birthday are bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, all Fridays of Lent and Good Friday.

Fasting: everyone, from the celebration of their 18th birthday to their 59th birthday, is bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting is generally understood to mean eating only one full meal each day. Two other partial meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken; but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids are allowed.

Voluntary fasting on other weekdays of Lent is highly recommended. But please note: when health or ability to work would be seriously affected, neither the law of fasting nor the law of abstinence obliges. These are minimal penitential practices and should not be lightly excused. If in doubt, please consult your parish priest.

Other recommended forms of fasting, as regards alcoholic drink, needless television, video games, internet use, and social entertainment, are of true spiritual value and strongly encouraged.

Almsgiving: The act of giving to the poor, in the most ancient tradition of the Church, is an expression of penance, a witness of fraternal charity, and an expression of Lenten conversion. Therefore, all Catholics are encouraged to support generously the charitable works of the whole Church: through regular stewardship to their parish, support of charities, and their generous response to the diocesan Catholic Stewardship Appeal.

Prayer: In order to deepen one’s love for Christ, Catholics are urged all the more to participate in the Sacramental life of the Church during Lent by attending daily Mass and frequenting the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation.

Baptism: Infants are properly baptized on Easter Sunday or during the Easter Season.

Any persons who were baptized Catholic but never catechized and who now wish to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, may be confirmed by a priest at the Easter Vigil (or any other time) only if written delegation is given to the priest by the Diocesan Bishop. The priest is asked to contact Bishop McKnight in writing well in advance of the Easter Vigil outlining the candidate’s full name; the date and church of baptism, and explain the reason for this request. Bishop McKnight will gladly consider each pastoral request on an individual basis.

Lent is also a privileged time for celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation, including its communal celebration. At communal celebrations of Reconciliation, however, general absolution is not permitted by the Law of the Church.

Regarding the Sacrament Of Penance For Baptized Adults Seeking Full Communion With The Church, any previously baptized adult to be received into the full communion of the Catholic Church should appropriately celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation before the Easter Vigil.

Wedding Masses may not be celebrated during the Easter Triduum, on the Sundays of Lent, Ash Wednesday, or during Holy Week. Marriages that do take place at other times during the season of Lent should be according to the proper liturgical norms and provisions, mindful of the penitential spirit of the season. Please note that according to the instructions given in the Third Edition of the Roman Missal, the Gloria is to be sung, or at the very least, recited at all Wedding Masses, including those celebrated during the Season of Lent.

Funeral Masses may not be celebrated on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, or Holy Saturday, nor on the Sundays of Lent. When pastoral reasons require that a funeral be celebrated on these days, a Liturgy of the Word with the Final Commendation is to be held.

Mass may not be celebrated on Holy Saturday, March 31, 2018, except the Easter Vigil, which may be celebrated only after nightfall.

Easter Duty: All Catholics who have been initiated into the Holy Eucharist are bound to receive Holy Communion worthily at least once during the Easter Season. Of course, Catholics are encouraged to receive Communion as often as possible, not only during Eastertide. However, anyone conscious of a grave sin must receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation before approaching to receive Holy Communion.

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Wed, 10 Jan 2018 15:10:33 +0000http://www.sacredheart-church.org/?p=2644What if you knew where all your money was going each month? What if you were debt-free, investing and making wise spending decisions? With Dave Ramsey’s class Financial Peace University, you CAN take control of your money and start planning for your future. The 9 week session at Sacred Heart will begin on Tuesday, February 13 @ 7:00 pm. For a short video about FPU, click here. If you’re interested in learning more about our Sacred Heart’s class, click this link.
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Thu, 21 Dec 2017 16:52:03 +0000http://www.sacredheart-church.org/?p=2628 Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus
10 year Anniversary

To celebrate the Knights 10 years at Sacred Heart they are hosting a Winter BBQ Picnic!Not to worry, it will be indoors.

The celebration will be Saturday, Jan. 13 in the Activity Building immediately following the 4:30 p.m. Mass. The evening will start with drinks and appetizers with dinner starting around 6 p.m.

The Knights will be serving a BBQ pork steak dinner. In addition, Deacon Bill Caubet will provide a photo presentation on his recent trip to the Holy Land.

A $10 donation is suggested. Proceeds will go towards new tables and chairs for the Activity Building

You won’t want to miss this year’s celebration of Our Lady on December 10. We will begin with an outdoor procession on Paquin Street at 12:30 p.m., singing and honoring Our Lady we process into church for the 1 p.m. Spanish Mass.

A special feature this year will be a folkdance group from Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Branson, MO, La Libertad. They will perform various Aztec and Mexican folkdances after mass in the Activity Building. And of course, we will enjoy delicious food as well.

On December 12, the actual day of the universal church celebration, the day begins with morning songs to Mary a 5 a.m. (yes, 5a.m.!) in the church. This is followed by a delicious Mexican breakfast in the Activity Building.

All are invited to celebrate as one parish our devotion to Mary, under the title of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2017 16:13:22 +0000http://www.sacredheart-church.org/?p=2616Tis the season to be giving. In keeping with Sacred Heart tradition, the gift giving program will begin the weekend of Nov. 18. Opportunities to provide monetary assistance for holiday meals and/or gifts for children and families in need will be available. Sacred Heart will be handing out sponsorship tags benefiting children and families from the Voluntary Action Center and Salvation Army. Sonia Potts and Tami Herman will be coordination this program.

Volunteers are needed in the following areas:

Thursday Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. help make tags

Weekend of Nov. 18/19 and 25/26 pass tags out after all Masses

Sunday Dec. 10 at 12:15 p.m. sort and pack up gifts

Tuesday Dec. 12 at 3 p.m. deliver gifts to VAC

If you are interested in helping out this year, please contact Tami Herman, at 573-619-9114 or therman@ma-cf.org.

]]>Helping victims of Hurricane Harveyhttp://www.sacredheart-church.org/helping-victims-of-hurricane-harvey/
Fri, 08 Sep 2017 14:38:04 +0000http://www.sacredheart-church.org/?p=2567Catholic Charities is Collecting funds for the victims of Hurricane Harvey. At Sacred Heart, 5 percent of the weekend collection on Sept. 16-17 will be donated to Catholic Charities. Donors may donate directly on the Catholic Charities website. Please be generous. Please click on the link below to donate.

Find out plans for the future of Sacred Heart. A chance to ask questions, and have your opinion heard. Event starts with an ice cream social.

Be sure to mark your calendars and plan on attending.

]]>Register for the 2017-18 PSR school yearhttp://www.sacredheart-church.org/register-for-the-2017-18-psr-school-year/
Tue, 01 Aug 2017 13:56:15 +0000http://www.sacredheart-church.org/?p=2539Catholic faith formation classes for children who attend public school (Kindergarten through grade eight) are held on Sunday mornings from 9:50 – 10:50 a.m. beginning the Sunday after Labor Day through early May, with breaks for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Break and Easter. The core curriculum is Pflaum Gospel Weeklies supplemented by Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in grades K-2 and Finding God published by Loyola Press (Jesuits) in grades 3-8. Registration fee for the entire year is $25 per student, which covers the cost of classroom materials. We are always looking for volunteer catechists to serve in our PSR program. Please contact the church office if you are interested. All catechists must have Virtus child protection training, which is available for free by the Jefferson City Diocese.

Registration is open for the upcoming PSR school year. If you are paying by check or cash please download the registration form PDF file format, and return to the church office or in the collection basket at church, along with $25 registration fee.